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Faber Flung by Tsarukyan at RAF 08 Sparks Viral Moment and Social Jabs
sports2 hours ago

Faber Flung by Tsarukyan at RAF 08 Sparks Viral Moment and Social Jabs

UFC veteran Urijah Faber’s makeshift RAF 08 main event with Arman Tsarukyan turned into a viral moment when Tsarukyan pushed Faber off the stage into the crowd, then quickly dominated the restart to win 13-1. Faber later posted a lighthearted reaction on social media, jokingly calling Tsarukyan a “spoiled kid.” The bout drew attention from fans and commentators (Chael Sonnen looked on as the action unfolded); Tsarukyan’s next opponent remains uncertain, with Colby Covington expressing interest in facing him at RAF 09, although Covington is currently slated to fight Chris Weidman. No injuries were reported from the chaotic moment.

Faber blasts Tsarukyan after dangerous RAF 8 stage takedown incident
sports4 hours ago

Faber blasts Tsarukyan after dangerous RAF 8 stage takedown incident

Urijah Faber says he is OK after a scary spill during a RAF 8 wrestling match with Arman Tsarukyan, who drove through for a takedown and carried both off the stage; neither fighter was hurt, with Tsarukyan winning by tech fall. Faber later called Tsarukyan a spoiled brat and referenced their trash talk with a pudding joke on Instagram, while Tsarukyan said he did not intend to carry him offstage. RAF executive Izzy Martinez criticized the incident as promotional but acknowledged it happened.

Tsarukyan Topples Faber as RAF 08 Delivers Major Results
sports18 hours ago

Tsarukyan Topples Faber as RAF 08 Delivers Major Results

RAF 08 at the Liacouras Center aired on FOX Nation after Henry Cejudo withdrew with an injury; the main event saw Arman Tsarukyan defeat Urijah Faber by tech fall in Round 3. In the co-main, Kyle Snyder edged Rizabek Aitmukhan on points to defend the Light Heavyweight title. The undercard featured Zahid Valencia, Shamil Sharipov, Helen Maroulis, Real Woods, Jason Nolf, Vladimer Khinchegashvili, Lance Palmer, Jordan Oliver, and Lucas Byrd all securing wins (Byrd over Darian Cruz on criteria).

Cejudo out hours before RAF 8; Tsarukyan-Faber up next in main event
sports20 hours ago

Cejudo out hours before RAF 8; Tsarukyan-Faber up next in main event

Henry Cejudo withdrew from RAF 8 due to an undisclosed injury, canceling his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber is promoted to the main event, while Kyle Snyder vs. Rizabek Aitmukhan moves to co-main. Dvalishvili won’t compete, and RAF 8 proceeds from Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center, streaming on FOX Nation, with the rest of the lineup remaining unchanged.

Arman Tsarukyan Booted From Plane En Route to RAF 8 Fight
sports2 days ago

Arman Tsarukyan Booted From Plane En Route to RAF 8 Fight

Arman Tsarukyan and three friends were removed from an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia after they stood in the aisle and refused to sit during taxiing. The airline said safety requires following crew instructions; the flight returned to the gate and ultimately departed for Philadelphia. Tsarukyan was traveling to RAF 8 to face Urijah Faber and later flew on a separate private flight to Philadelphia.

Cejudo vs. Faber headlines RAF 6 with live results from Tempe
sports1 month ago

Cejudo vs. Faber headlines RAF 6 with live results from Tempe

MMA Fighting provides RAF 6 live results from Tempe’s Mullet Arena, headlined by Henry Cejudo vs. Urijah Faber. Cejudo, a former UFC two-division champ, has retired after his latest UFC losses, while Faber, now 46, remains active in grappling. The co-main features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas, with the full card listing additional bouts and results as the event unfolds.